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The Huron Expositor, 1917-10-19, Page 4teW et. ITOR 0C1'0,_ Salt 2 3 4 S. 7 9 10 tt 12 14x r6 xe • i8 In Ii 22 23 2.4 t 25 26' 2l29 30 31, • ... ... t.3 20 27. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS' Women's Coats—Stewart Brost -4 Overcoats—Greig Clothing Co. -1 Satisfactory Shoes—W. G. Willis -4 LSand Programene---8 Fuel—N. CM and Sons -1 Special—Beattieis Fair -8 Assignee's Sale --5 Auction Sales -5 House to Rent -Mrs R. Wilils-5 Farm for Sale—G. Geddes -5 Farm for SaIe--Mrs. S. Dorrance-5 Fame for Sale—Yamei Keir -5 Parra for Sale—J. McMilIan-5 Xmas Gifts—D. F. Buck -8 Cement—G. A. Sills -8 Spectacles For Sale ---X. H. Taman -8 Notice—Miss 'Thompson -8 Choir Leader Wanted -8 *Iron Expositor SEAFORTH, Ftiday, October 19, 1917 THE WAR SfTUATION. Weather conditions which hav-et, turned the western front to something worse than a bog are holding up the British and French but what can be learned or perhaps will be learned after the war indicates that the Allies have won a signal victory, almost _veinal -at the defeat of the Germans at Veedun or the battle of the Marne. The recent fighting in France has been along tin important ridge of heights and the British lines have been ad- vancing along this ridge in a diagonal course forcing the Germans off into the low land, trench the same as one would use. a scraper along the edge of a walk to push the dirt off into the etreit. They have been attacking, oneePdating and then attacking a - rain. At first' the Germans attempt, ed counter attatks, but much to their surprise and dismay they found that in the midst of their -counter-attacks the British had launched another of- fensive. and the, enemy attacking frdops were 'caught by the British ar- tillery fire and were simply blown to pieces. Ther: the Iriti.eh made 'their advance. training ground of immense importance_ Thi e first offensive was 'fornewed by daylof,rain which appar- ently made the ground impassible with mud. and, the Germane were con- knatulating themselves on the fact that they wmild have a period of rest in which to reorganize their badly battered troops and arrange for re- inforcements. But in the midst of the • rain andmud and before the usual • delay caused by the consolidating of new positions, the British made an- other.. advance in conjunction with the French, taking much ground and many prisonera. These Allied ad- vances have not only put the Germans in front of them where they will be constantly tender observation, but have greatly increased the peril of the German positions along the Bel- gian coast. The Kneeler's are again in trouble. During the week the Germans have landed late 'numbers of troops on some islands in the Baltic between the captured city of Riga and Petro- grad, the intention apparently being to get behind the Russion right wing, thus cutting off all supplies from the capital for the troops which would, force all.the Russian army near the Baltic to surrender. If they are suc- cessful in their object, and so far they have been, the way to Petro- grad will be open. To offset the Russian. situation, it is suthorattvely stated that the troops of Uncle Sam will very shortly be seen on the western front, in what numbers o course, is not known, but it is .own that large bodies of these troops have been • in training in France for some months, much larger numbers, in fact, than is generally konwa. These new Allied troops are as yet, uittried, but there is not a - question of doubt but that they will uphold the -splendid traditions of the Canadtant, the ether members of the Allies from the Western hemisphere. And after all it is on the western front that the decision will be made, and it 'on that front, that the Allies already holding the upper hand, will be immeasurably superior with the coming of the Amercian troops. THE UNION GOVERNMENT. Although final and authorative an- nouncement has not been made as to the representation of all the Prey- incee, Premier Bordea has at last suc- ceeded in forming a Union Govern- ment, with a number of prominent Liberals holding' Cabinet positions. The indications are that the most acute political embarrassments the new Governinent will experience will tome from Ontario.. t A considerable section of the Conservatives, includ- ing. some of t4 "die-hard" members in the late Parliament who are now in Ottawa, are openly scalding the new. Union with scorching comment and displaying telegrams of condem- nation. from their constituents. They are predicting short life for the coali- tion and declaring that Premier Bor- den has "dug his own grave." Some of them are very bitter, but the gen- eral philosophical expectation in that, having "nowhere else to go," they will come to heel after having., relieved themselves of their momentary cha- grin and line up in the campaign as Union candiadtes. The situation -la-perhaps more really, awkward in retard to Liberalism in _ almost ted hie. "'Mowfi 3nith rotst t.o be * Senator. Frank libersiiime of Pin, 0,4_ cut% eta of Ron. ourIceitamit, astaimiefin, 0 evb.onietatiIiitiositepee.he Shdridatilt of f -be tteeisited bY represented th9 est -Path-I:4,00a* wumma, William mentary _course *emus to ugh Guthrie' WU" "gave crieted titerof Dreduw in Britlih - a conviction that he, had ahead, withdrawn from the Liberal party, There are protests from riding Lib- eral associations that Mr. Guthrie has already been adverthied by the Cen- tral Conservative organization as chiefespealser at a number of straight Conservative conventions throughout Ontario, . The Cabinet as at present constitut- ed is as follows: ' Prime Minister ,and Secretary of State for External Affairs—Sir Ro- bert Borden. President of the Privy Council— Hon. N. W. Rowell. Minister of Finance—Sir Thomas White. Minister of Immigration and Col- onization—Hon. James At Calder. Minister of Militia—Hon. Major- General S. C. Mewburn. Minister of Militia for Overseas— Sir Edward Kemp. Minister of Railways and Canals —Hon. J. D. Reid. Minister of Justice—Hon. C. J. Doherty. Minister of Customs—Hon A. L. Sifton. • Minister of Trade and Commerce --4-Sir George E. FOster. Minister of Agriculture—Hon .Td A. Crera,r. • • Minister of Public Works --Hon. B. Carvell. • Minister of Marine and Fisheries —Hon. C. C. Ballantyne. Postmaster-General—Hot. P. E. Blondin. Minister of Inland Revenue—Hon. Albert Sevign.y. •• Secretary of State—Hon. G. H. Murray. Mindster of Labor—Hon. Martin Burrell. Minister of the Interior — .Hon. Arthur Meighen. Ministers without 'portfolio—Hon. Frank Cochrane and Sir James Loug- heed. -Solicitor-General — Hon. Hugh Guthrie. Hon. Frank Cochrane goes to the Canadian Northern as Chithenan of the Board of Directore, aend Sir George Perley becomes Canadian High - Commissioner in London. Ministers retiring — Hon. Frank Cochrane, Sir George Perky, Von. J. D. Hazen, Hon. W. J. Roche, Hon. T. W. Crothers. THE CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION Mr. J. J, lidern.er, M.. P. for South' Huron, was nominated *the Conser- vatives at Clinton on Monday for re- election. The convention was h,eld in the Town Hall, President_H Horton intim chair and a representative aud- ience was preseht. Conservative Association elected officers as follOwel President, H. Horton, Kippen; President, John McNaughton, Varna; Secretary -Treasurer, R. N. Creech, Exeter. Nomination& were then called for, andno other name was proposed than that of 1Mr. Merrier, who accepted the. • honor. Be said that he had consist- ently -followed Sir Robert Borden in his war policy ever since the eutiereak of war, and that he was prepared to follow the new. Union Government in its continuation of Sir Robert Borden's policy. He spoke ir: favor of conscrip- tion, and defended his action in vot- ing for the C. N. R. • • DEATH OF COUNTY TREASURER. The death of W. J. R. Holmes, M. • D., took place at Goderich, on Sunday afternoon after an illness of nearly two ;months' duration. The deceased was one of the best known men in Huron County. He was born at Hohnesville, his father being the late John Holmes, at one time a member of the Legislature of Upper Canada for the united counties of Huron, Perth and Bruce (the Huron Tract), Janu- ary, 19th, 1842. He attended the- Goderich Granunar School under the tutorship of the. late John Haldane, afterwards graduating from Upper Canada College and Toronto Medical College. Shortly. after. completing his studies he accepted a commission in the Northern army, with which he served until the end. of the civil war, when he returned to Canada and be- gan the practice of medicine at Blue - vale and afterwards at what is now the village of Brussels, in Huron county. In 1867 he was married to Janet Burns, of Oshawa, who prede- ceased him some three years ago. Three sons survive: Dudley, barrister of Wingham; Hilton, of Fort William; and F. -Barlow, of. Toronto . The late Dr, Holmes was a staunch Conservatieie in polities, and on two occasions contested Huron ridings in the interest of his party. He held the office of reeee of the municipalitmin which he resided. He was appointed treasurer of Huron County in 1883 and removed to Goderich. In. addi- tion to filling the office of treausrer he was at the time of his death, county coroner also •secretary -treas- urer of Goderich Collegiate Iinstiute Board. He was active in public affairs and took a keen interest in Red Cross and patriotic work in connection with the present war. A man of sound judgment, his demise is a distinct loss to this community.- He was a mem- ber of St. George's (Anglican) Church. FROM THE DOMINION .CAPITAL. Premier Borden is reconstructing his cabinet as was expected and the party erees is calling it fusion got:- ern ment . The • cynical bystander, whoee name is legion at the capital, labels it oonfusion. At all events Premier Borden's well meant efforts to he born again, as it were, have not aimed his more or less faithful ettei- lew•ers to let up in their wild scurry for cover. Nobody knows just how hard it is going to rain. Within the last fortnight, since Par- liament prorogued, five Conservative members of Parliament have been pro- vided. with safe berths. A. C. Boyce hasebeen given an $8,000 a year jcie ie._ Railway Commissioner. Clarence Janieson pulls down $5,000 a year as a Civil Service Commissioner. Ger• ald Brabazon takes the position of Inspector of Storage Dams or the Ottawa. River ---largely an ornamental office, but Mr. Brabazon has to be vp- LAitolie, libriiiter a• the inttrier; gets it life **nee of an othoestind dollars a year as . chairman of the Civil Service Cemmiesion, vice Dr, Adam Shortt, the,capahle aed non- partizan etischairman, who is shifted to the Board of Historical Documenti —a very dusty pigeon -hole for the brilliant and public-spirited Clacton , In addition to Dr. Roche, five other cabinet ministers must be provided for to make way for the new "fusion- ist.." members of the Government. Sir George Perley is bo'oked as High Commissioner in London, - where his aspirations to crown his career asha • peer of the realm will be diligently cultivated. His place as 'cabinet min- ister without portfolio—the position he occupied before he beanies, locum tenenshis Overseas Minister of Militia —will probably be taken by the Hon. Frank Cochraneewleo 'has, expressed a desire to be ria of the hardships of an election contest and to seek refuge in the Senate. The Hen. 'George Fos- ter ie also slated for a cot in the rational dormitory, ,the weather signs in North Toronto, being distinctly un- favorable for the Minister of Trade Iand Commerce. The Hen. • Thomas Crothers, who is to make room for "a real labor *rister" will be sat- isfied With a ju geship. ' . The Hon. Martin Burrell, who finds the eocial life of Ottawa 'very attrac- tive -will be given a snug little berth i at the. cepititi—something that will I not take him away from the tango Iteas and the golf clubs—probably the Clerkship of the House of Cenimons,, which carries with it five thousand dollars a year and as much ease and dignity as Mr. Burrell likes. Rumor assigns the position of Overseas Min- ister of Militia to Sir James Lougheed, whose title and 'Wealth ought to do well in the English elimate. • There are ten vacancies in the Sen- ate, five cif which are good as filled .now, Messrs. Bradbury. Shaffner, R. B..Bennett, W. H. 'Bennett, and Bar- nard • being the names mentioned: These; with the seats in the Senate recently 'handed out to Messrs. Mac- donelli Blain and Fisher, will make eight Conservative M. P.'s who have been lifted out of danger into the se- rene atraosphere of the Upper Cham- ber. Ineidentally rumor is busy with the. name of Hon. Bob Rogers as a prospective Senator. The Honorable Bob would have his troubles it being -elected in Winnipeg again, ahid it is said would be satisfied now with a seat in the Senate, his time for *grabbing something bigger having gone by. The Hon. Bolt` is saidto have waited too • long..:, 'He, should ,have grabbed the High •CoMmissionership a year ago when the t grabbing .was better. At all evepts the Hon. Bob will not be torn awayefreiru the old familiar scene. The new rarliament building is to be a splendid affair., The Senate quar- ters vtill be luxurious—the atmos- phere of gossip and intrigue just as brisk as ever—in short, the best club. in Canada., 411 these straws indicate that con- scription is not the issue Premier Bar - den's followers thought it would be onscrhation is e 't on* lthea. wWearhy Conscrtption, is now the law-. What- ever people may, think about it, they are taking it quietly. Since the Act • was passed there has not been a peep out of Qitebec-evvhick is a great dis- appointment to those who had hoped • that it would stand Quebec on her head.' Those two leaders of thought in _Quebec, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Lomer Gouin, have told their peo- ple that since conscription is the law of the land, it is their duty to obey the jaw. Quebec follows that good • advice. Sit Wilfrid still has strong views` on conscription. His position is that the people should have peen consulted, but conscription being ur. fait accompli he counsels obedience. He has not responded to the clamor of the More exigeant Quebec newss papers to promise that the will repeal the Military Sereice Act if his party is returned to power. Sir Wilfrid, in fact, while he has remained true to his opinions, has met More than half way the views oi the conscriptionists throughout Canada by his consistent attitude, of compiiance with the Lew once it has become law. , Sinee everybody- in Canada is a- greed that winning -the -war is the first duty and since there was really never any difference on that point, ex- cept as to the methods by which the War was to be won, that issue may be regarded as settled. The para- mount issue at the next general elec- tion' will be the high cost of livinen- best embodied in Sir joseph Flevelle's fifty cent bacon, which can be pur- chased in the United States for thirty- eight cents. Sir Joseph represents in his person the sinister and power- ful influences behind the Borden Gov- ernment. By their connivance he moves, breathes and has his being. They do nothing to stop him. It was on the O.K., of his deputy, Sir Thomas White, that Sir. Joseph was appointed Chairthan of the Imperial Munitiens Board and it is with the Borden Government's connivance that he contintioS to held this important post. A word from the Borden' Gov- ernment to the British War Office would lead to Sir Joseph's resignatiorie in fortv-eight hours. Food Controller Hanna is a Borden Governm.ent bluff. Mr. Hanna puts the high cost of lining to the thous- ands of the, little middlemen scattered all over Canada. Everybody knows that the small grocer and butcher exists by sufferance of the big fel- lows who make the price and allow the little fellow just enough margia to get along on. Sir Joseph Flavelle doesnit even allow that. He has his chain of retail stores and takes the Iittle reiddlemards profits and the big midleman's too. All things work to- gether for Sir Joseph. If the Borden Government wouldnum tie Food Controller Hanna's hands. he might be able to get at the big fel- lows. Go to the source—that is the way to scotch the high cost of living. The millets, for example—surely Food Controller Hanna knows that the cur- rent price of flour is exorbitant, The cutrent price of flour is based on the current price of wheat, and wheat has been a rising market ever since the war started. The real price of flour made from wheat purchased two and dIritii -Years he based on the Price of weat at the tinieeit was Wight. F'. USBOANE. Thames Road''Notei.---Another re- cord in tall corn has 'been made by Mr. 'John Ratcliffe, on the Thames Road. He mit a' stalk from his field' measuring 13 feet; 11 inches in height. This is 7% ixtches taller than. Mr. J. Mergan's, reported last week. -- Mr. Harry Aldrich is moving his household effects to Chiselhurst this week, wherelie has rented a house.— 'Mr. Ed. Knight has purchased the farm, of Mr. R. G .Seldon, on the" London Road: south of Exeter; for $10,000. This is a most desirable pro- perty and Mr. Knight is tit be con- gratulated on his purchase. 'olemommiummtmeims • MITCHELL. Serious Explosion. -- On Mortday morning of this week about 9.50, at the new Mitchell Kritting Company's factory, the stestin press blew up, in- juring two young rnen employees: William Levy Was badly scalded, and Leslie Gatenby, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. 'Gatenby, cif Mitchell, Was very badly hurt, having been knocked unconscious, his jaw having been broken, and one arm badly crush- ed. and he wad also injured internally. Not much 'hope is entertained for his recovery. The girlee who were em- ployed hi the factory escaped unin- jured. _ MANLEY Notes.—The many friends of Mr. John Eggert are pleased to learn that he is somewhat improving from the effects of .a paralytic stroke ..--eMr Henry Kleber who sold his hundred acre farm t� Mr. Z. Ellison, had a successful sale, of stock and imple- ments, —Quite a number of our young peoplemotored out to Seaforth on Tuesday evening last to attend the Old Time Dance and report a good timede-Mr. , Henry. Thornton is at present engaged digging a well for Mr. ,Con. Eckert. on .the Courtney farm, near Seaforth, and says he has sitruck a good spring: Henry is a gerdus at finding water and a hustler. BAYFIELD. Breezes. --Miss Dean Geddes, prin- cipal of our public school, attended. the teachers' cenvention in -Exeter on Thursday and -Friday.—Mres. Thomas King is visitinie her mother, Mrs. Van - stone, and sister, Mrs. B. Hale,. at Stratford.—Mr. Charles Magee, man- ager of the Stirling Bank, went to Stratford on Thursday last- for exam- ination by -the Military Medical Boerd. —Dr. Woods, lames IL 'Reid and G. EL •,Greenslade attended the Coneers- erative convention, held in Clinton on Monday.—Miss da Naftel of Toronto spent the pastweeleat the home of ner father. Mr. A. Naftel.—Messrs. John Castle and .Andy Sturgeon left for Port Stanley on Tuesday, where they intend to engage in fishing. 111111•101101.111•11111611111111111•11 WINGHAM. Serious Accident --A serious and unusual accident oeCurred here on Thursday eveiniiiii.dast. L. Bip.kle.y, managed. �f thetWinghant office a the Bell Telephone Co., in company with Charles :McKiblibn a boy of twelve years and, it son of' Mayor McKibbon, was getting sortie potatoes in his gar- den. Be- was playing with the boy, throwing potatoes at each other, when suddenly the boy hurled a large potato which struck Mr. tinldey in the eye. He fell tri the ground and could not rise.' Drs. Kennedy and Calder -were at once summoned and he .was taken toe the Wingham hospital. , The doc- tors are doing their best for Mr. Bink - ley, who is suffeeirig extreme pain and it is not known yet whether his .eye can be saved or riot. AUBURN. Sunday -School Convention.—The innual coventio:n of the Centre Huron Sunday School. Association was held in the Presbyterian church, -Auburn, on Tuesday, &totter 1.6th. There was a large attendance of delegates at the afternoon. and evening session. The reports presented by the Depart- ment superintendents indicated inter- est and,progress in the work of the different departmenit . Rev. Die H. Wing of Toronto, rural superintend- ent for thd.Pliovinceewas the principal speaker, and his earnest, appealing addresses were most inspiring. Inter- esting addresses were also given by Rev. Mr. Ellison, a returned chaplain from the front, and Rev. Mr. Jones, of Clinton. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. A. M. Robertson, of Goderich; Vice-President,„Mr- G. A. Bradshaw, Goderich; Secretary -Treas- urer, Mr. A. T.. Coo -per, •Clinton; Missionary Sueprintendent, Miss H. 1. Graham., Seaf orth ; Temperanc 2 Superiniendent, Mr, H. E. Rorke, Clinton; Herne Department, Rev. W. B. Moulton, Clinton; Elementary De- partment, Miss M. Aitken, Goderich; Adult D:-.Tartra‘zont, Mr. W. Bailie, Nile; Teacher Training, Rev. J. A. Robinson, Clinton; Secondary Grade Mr, Ce, Kirthity, Auburn,. BRUCEFIELD. , . A Pastor's. Farewell.—Very inter- estmg and solemn services were held in Udion. church, Brucefield, on the 14th inst., the occasion being the fare- well of the pastor, Rev. Hall Woods. Mr. Wood e preached his farewell to two large appneciatiye congregations mornicg and evening,. A very impres- sive Corarnetnion service was held in the morninglihen thirty new Amin - hers were lye& into the church, ten being by 'certificate and twenty by profession of faith, making a total of eighty-eight who have professed their faith in Christ since Mr. Woods began his pastorate in Brucefield five and a half years ago. Ever sine coming to our midst he has preached the gospel of love, always striving to impress upon. his nearers the necessity of love to ,God and love to man. The text for the evening, Hein 12:1, "Wherefore ye are corn.passed about with such a mighty cloud of witness- es." He spoke about the good and noble people of the past and our own dear ones who have gone before us. Looking over the battlements of heav- en to see if we axe living pure, clean and holy Aires. His petting mes ege, was "Ihre lose to Christ day by y." Quipastor wasealways willing to go It,* night or day to visit and Pray over the sink and dying, veldt:ire, Words' Of condo* and consolation 'to Those who were going down through the valley of the shadow, and also to those who were passing through deep sorrow and bereavement. Mr. Woods is leaving Brueefielddis a most honor- able way. He tendered his resigea- tion when he realized that he could not do ju,stice to his congregation on ac- count of his defective hearing,' The sincerest sympathy of his people go forth to him. in his sad affliction. The congregation presented Mr. and Mrs. WOOds with a purse containing one InMdred dallars, accompanied with the following address: Rev. Mr. and Mrs. W000dsee-We, the smem.bers and adherentte of Union Presbyterian Church, Brucefield, wish to express to ,you our sincere gratitude and apprecis ation of your earnest and slaking ef- forts to instruct and lead ifs to a- high- er knowledge of the Divine, and inetill into our memories tltt fact that the , unselfish pure and Christian life is the only life that ever can be a success. You go frosn, our midst to a new field I of labor but your influence remains and will continue to hold. and to lead us to live worthy lives. We ask you to accept this purse and contents, not as a reward for what You have done for us while in our midst, for dollars and cents are dross. God alone can reward you for the good you do for the souls of your fellovvrnen, but as a slight token of the good will and good wishes of your many friends in and a- round Brucefield. f Our _best wishes go with you to your new home for your success and happiness and May God continue to bless your every ef- fort to do good in uplifting and up- holding hisereatures: Notes .—The sacrament of the Lord's Simper was held on Sunday last in our village. Thirty new mem- bers were added to the church mem- bership. Ten came by letter and 20 came in for the first time by profes- sional faith, It is hoped they will be a great power to the church and com- munity .—Mr. Earl Kaiser 'left last week for Detroit.—Misses Margaret Ross and Catharine McGregor, of Stanley, are attending Torento Uni- versity.—Peter Moffat, of Stanley, is attending the School of Faculty le Toronto.—Miss Margaret Aikenhead has returned home after spending the summer in the western provinces .— Dr. Glanfield. formerly of our village, visited, here last week. He has since gone to Glencoe, to assist the doctor of that place, who is ill.. • - OCTOBER 10, 1017 *444,0,04.040.0**0•0•0*****ste041*. SINIIIIIMIIIMIII111111111110111111111111118 KIPPEN. Patriotic Society, — The Patriotic • Society held its smiler meeting on Wednesday afternoon 'in the Metho- dist church. The former -offieeis were. .ie -elected, with -the addition of a new cutting out committee, viz.., Mrs. R. Dinsdale, Mrs. -W. -French, and .Mrs. R. Elgie. During the past- year there have been ,made: 151 flannel shirts, 108 suits pyjamas, 295 pairs of socks and ,13 quilts, also 6 five -pound par- cels of clothing for Belgian children. There were also packed two large eases for the fire sufferers in New Ontario, but as they had been provid- ed for one was sent to the Methodist Deaconess Heine and the other to Ste Christopher House. As the Society are in need of funds it is requested that everyone cohtinue their month- ly subscription, and also that they do not forget to pay it. They would like the ladies of the community to put forth a special effort to increase the amount of work donerand look to the men to keep up the finances,. The So- ciety express their gratitude to Mr. Brownlee, Mr. Detweiler and Mr. W. Moore for kindness in carrying par- cejs, supplying packing cases and be- ing generally helpful: The following • isthe report of the treasurer: Re- • ceipts—Balance on hand, $15 patriotic quilt, *20; petriotic euchre, $50.05; Tuckersrnith council, $150; Stanley council, $110; Hay council, $60; mon- thly fees 44.61; collections $2.80 ;total $452.46. Expenditures—To Hyman Hall for goods $361.11; R. Brownlee's account -$8..75; express $2.95; total $372.81; balance on hand $79.65.—ArP nabel McLean. Treasurer. Notes.—Mr .and Mrs. Alden White- man, of Detroit, were visitors at the parental home of Mr. and Mrs.White- man in the village during the past week.—Mr. and Mrs. James McCon- nell, of Fillmore, Sask., who are vis- iting among their old, friends in Tuck- ersmith, were this week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. McLean. Mr. McConnell and Mr. McLean became friends many years ago, and they do not forget to call on each other when the opportunity comes their way.—A large number from this vicinity at- tended the anniversary services at Hills Green last Sabbath. All report excellent services.—Mrs. Barnby, of Lucan, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Ivison, of the village. The many friends of Mrs. Ivison Will be pleased to learn that she is improying nicely from her recent illness.—As the fall work on the farms is away behind; the farmeds are now busy filling corn silos and lifting the potatoes and roots, while some are at the plowing. How- ever there will be no apples to pick, which will be a chore off their hands. —Rev. Dr, Aitken conducted the services at Clinton last Sabbath for Rev. Mr. Hogg, who was conducting anniversary services at Hills Green. '—This week Mr. Hugh McMurtrie de- livered a fine five year old gelding to Mr. Smith, of Seaforth, for shipment to Mqntreal for dray work. Mr. Me- Murtrie received in the neighborhood 'of $225 for the animal.—Most of the few young men in this vicinity are going to London these days for ex- amination for military service. HENSALL Engagement—Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Wilson, of Hensall, announce the en- gagement of their youngest daugh- ter, Cora Elizabeth, to Mr. Herbert A. Chamberlain, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Chamberlain, of Niagara Falls, Ont,. the marriage to take place the first part of November. Death of Mr. Paul Boa—We regret this week to have to report the death of Mr. Paul Boa who was well and favorably known in this district for many years,. The deceased was. a native of Axgenteil, Quebec Province, and immigrated to this district when in his 10th year. He was Married THAT SATISFY A well dressed foot is something that every woman appreciates. Some women pay fancy prices no secure it, while others fail toget satisfactory shoes at any price. The women we shoe have well-dressed feet, and are alwaYs satisfied. Our Women's Shoes have a splendid reputation behind thera. We offer our customers the latest styles aa they come out and our prices are never inflated or unreasonable. For Fall wear the high -cut boot has the preference. We are showing handsome models in high cut boots in • Fine Kid at $5.50, $6, $6.50 and $7; Patent Coltskin at $6, and a. rich shade of Brbvrit Kid at $7.50 and ttliat High tut boots on the new Sport last at $5.60, $61 and $6.50; In inediinn priced shoes we have the best $4 Patent Leather beot in Canada—a dressy dependable shoe, in buttou or laced, with black cloth uppers and. spool heels. Other good values in Patent Leathers at $4.50 and $5. Growing Girls' Shoes in Kid, Gun Metal Calf and Patent Leathers at $3,50, $3.75 and $4. LADIES' 'SPATS—The new Fall Spats are here. Bieck, White or Grey, at $1.00 to $2.00 a pair. TELEPHONE 11 eKte,h0• SEAFORTI1 OPPOSITE .COMMERCIAL HOTEL • 0 • 0 • 0 • 0 • 0 • to Miss Ella Brintnell, who still sur- vives him, together with three sons and four daughters. Mr. Boa was in his 5etle year and had been in failing health during thepast year. It was at first thought that the trouble was in one of his eyes, which was taken out in the hopes of curing him, but van& unfortunately did not have that effect, and he continued to steadily de- cline- from some internal troubles mi- ta deatb relieved hinf of his aepte suf- ferings. The deceased was a man of strong physical *make up and was well known as a wiz& winnee in plmighing matches in years gone i by, having, ob- tained a couple of Silver medals in the County of • Perth contests held at Stratford. He was also known to- gether with Mr e Thomas Peart, of this village, as a prize 'svinner in saw- ing eortests and a splendid, worker at anything he took hold of, and will be much missed in the connnunity, being a - goodineighbor and friend . His remains were interred in MeTaggart's cemetery on Tuesday afternoon last, a large number assem,bling to pay their last tribute of respect. A Remarkable Work.—Mr. George Brooks of this village, a one time res- ident of the city- of Montreal, has drawn our attention to a most remark- able work accomplished by a conimer- Mal traveller or "knight of the road" as they are afters termed, and which speaks well for *at Meese of men who are constantly improving as a body. Now it appears that one Hugh Ruseell of .Montreal, a Scotch Presbyterian, has Written in his own Mind -writing, a remarkably clear. and neat copy of the whole Bible and has had it neatly bound in morocco; and in size not lar- ger than an ordinary family Bible. It was written on -fine specially pre- pared paper. There are double col - isms on each page each column hav- ing 33 lines; the chapter headings are all in red ink and the verse numbere in black, 'and there Are altogether 1,987 pages, the new ntent taldng up 471 of these pale, The' writer says that if he had More money then he has he would test.be afraid to offer $100 for every mistake that could be found in his written copy of the Bible and that the work is a wenderful feat 5 seen from the fact that the writer was erigaged on it in. his leisure time during 23 consecutive years, although more than half of it was done since the commencement of the great war. The writer also feels that if this Book had been more . studied and its teachings practised the war would have been im- possible. Briefs .—Messrs. T. H. Agur and Milne R. Rennie, are erecting a fine wo storey garage on Main Street, immediately west of the'Remfie build- ing. It will be one of the best gar- age display buildings in. the county, as it will be 44% feet by 76 feet, and two stories high and will be built of cement blocks all through, with the exception of. the first story fronting on King street, which will be of fine red pressed brick, and when complet- ed will do credit to our Mairstreet of fine businessetbIocks, and -will make a fine display room for the firm's stock - of autos. The second story will pro- • vide either lodge rooms or dwelling apartments. Workmen are now put- ting up the wall. *Mr. Alfred Taylor 1 has the contract of the brick and cement work.—Quite a large number from Hensall attended the Sabbath school convention held at Hills Green on Wednesday last.—Mrs. C. McCrea wife of Fir. Charles McCrea, M. P., of Sudbury, was called here last week owing to the serious illnese of her father, Mr. M. R. Dent, who le here visiting his sister, Mrs . J. Sutherland. • —Lady Gordon,of Montrealiateorapan- ied Ini ber aweless Gordon, B., auteed from London a few days ago to spend a few hours with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks, of this village, returning on the evening train on • their trip to Washington, as her hus- band who is now Vice -President Of the War Munition Missions, found it necessary to leave his finedlsome in Montreal, in order to work to Better advantage in his important duties con- nected with the war.—Mrs. Re D. Bell, on Saturday; last visited her aunt, Mrs. Mary Ford, formerly of God. - rich, but who is now seriously ill at the home of her brother, Mr. L.Barry of McGillivray township.—Mr. C. A. McDonell, of this village, has been appointed by the Government as local representative here for the Military Service Act, and will have to decide as to the proper observance of the Military Act and as to who comes under the can, .and we think his sie- Ipointmer.t Will Meet with general ap- proval,—The Military Service forms. are now in the hands of our Post/nee-- ter, G. 3. Sutherland, and require to be filled' up by all in the clans now • called, namely, remarried Med, seed Ichildless widowers, 'between the ages, of 20 and 84 years. The forms Which. are Report for Service ar.d Claim for i Exemption require to be thus filled up in the post -office, the Government _ not allowing such fern's to be taken - to homes, as they are au numbered and the postmaster ies responsible for the return of each numbered form,. After being so filled in by the parties there is a form of acknowledgement from the postinaster which is handed back to the applicants for said. forms. —Miss Dolly Carlin accompanied -hen friend, Miss Long, to Detroit, We week, and intends spending a eouple of weeks there.—Mrs. William Bu- chanan and her daughter, Miss Mar- garet are visiting relatives at Burling- tom—Anniversary services will be held in the Methodist church on Sun- day next, 21st inst., and an entertain- ment will be given on the following Monday evening. These services are looked forward to with much interest. —Miss Margaret • Dick, of Seaforth, spent the past week or so here with_ her mother.—Our onion kings have al- ready made large shipments of onions. —Our businees men report trade as very good.—Mr. and Mrs. Nesbitt intend returning to Detroit in the near 'future. e-0.04004eeneettet-etneenee•OetiOlt0-heeente0.04e0dedheleeeieC24100.041erdefe Have You Ordered Your Suit (708 - messommesepoineme STA Tustite *meting of the Wee be held at tbe hoS 33arbour ,on Wedi rhe tonic is Wok William D •terill be given and • ter. of St. Marsrs es expected to bis tezdance is expee ST. CO ' Red Cross. --Th eeently serf diree pairs of socks an 'Whey also sent to endarneee the totoe enent being $127. to send the Cht . d first week in Novel frig to donate tiThal bf any kind, will fa on November 1 T Notes.—Word teivecl by Mr. W. Son is reported as ' e—Corporad Lorn.ed tome .from Torori meeting was held 1 P.P., rcently purpose of explait draft bill. but the few turned out.—R McVey, Mrs. Hotle • Ruby and Myrtle, Stratford at the lectors are out: for the Christmas, box: the front. SALE RE On Saturday, p „re., at her residet bnusehold furniture nachy, Proprietress tioneer. On Thursday. N- , concession 1, Hull mplements. Robe'. gator; T. Brown, ad. On Tuesday, No's 2.noncession 13, ivilt and implements. ' *tor; T. Brown, a On 'Saturday, Not m., at the onnn rth, house and k Le James .Willison icitaor; T. Brown, • bit Saturday, Oct • 13,. M., at the COMT forth house and lo *the estate of th Laurie.. R. S. fl Bron, Aucttionee 0 'Wheat, per bushel, _Barley, per bushel ' Oats, per biiie1s, Bran per ton Shorts. per ton Mout', per 100 ' ggs, per dozen Butter, perlb. per rotates., per bag A Toronto, October beans on market "importer], hand -pi Linms, per lb. 17e. POULTRY Toronto, Oct. 1 Sprir_g chicken.. 15 cents to 2 ducks, 16 cents; poillbiy.Spring fowl 20 to 22e; to $4.50; turkeys, ...spring, 22c; geese, »AWY Toronto, Oct. dairy, choice, 40c eirints, 45 to dde 44 (to 4.5c. Eggs- -61 ito 53e; out of (Meese—News Le, t,wins 234c to 28 • to 24c; old large, triplets 30%e-, 'era fine, 16 oz. No. 2 2.40 to $ 23de's and 5's, 183 to 18e; 60's, 17 to GRAIN Toront'o, Oct. 1 northers: $2.20 lie ; No. 3 nh wheat $2.12, at Fo ing 20 tax. Man C.W. 65%c, No. 3 To. 1 feed 63e; No bushel in store American Corn—N nal. Ontario Oats - to 63e; No. 3 61 tt s cording to freights Wheat—New, No. Montreal. Peas— Barley—Malting, ccording to freig 2, 1.72, accord a Flour -- $11.59; s' r ng bakes', le.e Widiter, according bags, Montreal: Millfeed--Carlots. eights—Shorts ngs $45 to $46; bag. $3.25t Hay— tra 12.50 to le 50; Toronto .'Strant—ca Potatoes on tree': to $1.65. If not, this will interest you. We have one of the finest assortments of Serges Tweeds and Fancy Worsteds you cotIld wish to see—dozens of patterns in ,greys, browns an mixtures; also fine blues with guaranteed dyes. You have a choice of a variety of rnaterials at different prices, and you get the same :attention and -care at any price. While here, look over our fine new stock of Sum- mer Shirts, Sox, Ties, Underwear, etc, We're sure we can please you. W. D. Bright & Sort The High -Class Tailors, Seatorth • ;Pstr6chnetores,::.-5"0: stock to ;10,75; cows, Buffalo, Oc s.:„Iteeirxisr, et, 1' 11,4 ... $fierni,.5.0 ze oefi.t..0; fr$ish lo, 'Ye:t6::aoinergs,kS:ell:s$1:618s7:: 81.$2;01H5;77;o:111-iti::;:::::et:edr;:,:, T1.7)2e; roughs, Yearlings, 1 te to $12; ewes, ild i- sb„eep. $11.:5-0 to - Mentreal, Oct. e„.